Have you ever asked yourself...
It's OK to not be OK.
More than 1 out of 6 adults in Philadelphia has been diagnosed with a mental health condition, according to PHMCC.
Help is available.
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Get a checkup from the neck up.
Take initiative to check on your mental wellbeing. Get a free, anonymous mental health screening.
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Take a Minute to Breathe.
It happens to all of us. Feelings like anxiety, stress, and fear cause our breathing to be shallow, irregular, or rapid. It’s entirely normal. Our body’s automatic response is to protect itself. The trick is to focus not on what’s happening around us, but to what is happening within us. We are breathing. It’s our most basic instinct.
Practicing steady, deep breathing delivers more oxygen to the body and brain, reduces your heart rate and decreases the release of cortisol—better known as the stress hormone. Deep breathing also releases endorphins. This in turn increases a sense of calm and can combat pain.
Learn more about the benefits of breathing exercises from our blog.
Take a Minute to Breathe.
It happens to all of us. Feelings like anxiety, stress, and fear cause our breathing to be shallow, irregular, or rapid. It’s entirely normal. Our body’s automatic response is to protect itself. The trick is to focus not on what’s happening around us, but to what is happening within us. We are breathing. It’s our most basic instinct.
Learn more about the benefits of breathing exercises from our blog.
Music can help us navigate our heaviest moments. Leah Wrenne is a singer/songwriter and Philly native whose song “Carry My Burdens” reminds us that we don’t have to face life alone.
“I need somebody to talk to… Could you help me carry my burdens? Could you help me please please? “I’ll carry yours, too, so we’ll both be free.”
More Good Days, Together
“Good” looks different for everyone. It doesn’t always mean being happy. Sometimes a good day is simply one that feels manageable. Start building more good days, together, with these tips.
Can Your Family Doctor Diagnose Depression and Anxiety?
Your primary care provider can be a trustworthy figure in easing the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment.
Understanding Self Harm
Self-harm can be a sign of underlying mental health issues that require professional attention and support. It can be related to depression, low self-esteem, and feeling unloved and misunderstood.
